Pitch size to suit the players, with a retreat line (blue area), opposite players can't enter retreat line until a touch is taken AFTER the goalkeepr. Ball starts at whites goalkeeper, they have 8 seconds to work the ball to the forward player behind the red line. Blue team press in a fashion that leaves one player open for a pass as in diagram, then press that player. If they win the ball they transition and attempt to score. One attacker and one defender must be behind red line.
central attack - press centre back after touch forcing the play in one direction. wide mids - press full backs and force play inside or set a trap for one full back. centre mids - pressure the player on the ball in midfield. Prevent their midfield getting the ball and facing forward. Intercept if possible and screen easy balls to the strikers. defender - pressure striker, don't get caught out with 1-2 passing.
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